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Nov
15
Recent Affordable Housing Roundup, Part II

Recent Affordable Housing Roundup, Part II

All across Brooklyn, major luxury rental developments are rising—and so are rents. Many Community Boards are fighting for higher
5 min read
Nov
14
More Citi Bikes for Greenpoint, Williamsburg Ahead of L Train Shutdown

More Citi Bikes for Greenpoint, Williamsburg Ahead of L Train Shutdown

WILLIAMSBURG – More Citi Bikes are coming to Williamsburg and Greenpoint ahead of the L Train Shutdown this winter as the
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Nov
14
CB 1 Approves 50 Kent Park Design Following Revision

CB 1 Approves 50 Kent Park Design Following Revision

The grassy field at 50 Kent, between North 11th and 12th Streets, where the new park will be developed (Paul
4 min read
Nov
13
Brooklyn Chamber to Hold L-Train Event Tomorrow Morning

Brooklyn Chamber to Hold L-Train Event Tomorrow Morning

Local leaders speaking at the L Train panel at Brooklyn Bazaar in September 2017 (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)WILLIAMSBURG – Tomorrow, the
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Nov
13
Benefit To Support Brooklyn Greenway Initiative – Thursday, Nov. 15

Benefit To Support Brooklyn Greenway Initiative – Thursday, Nov. 15

WILLIAMSBURG – The 6th annual Greenway + Industry [http://www.brooklyngreenway.org/event/greenway-industry/] benefit will take place on  Thursday, November 15
2 min read
Nov
12
Leonard Library Celebrates 75th Anniversary of ‘A Tree Grows In Brooklyn’

Leonard Library Celebrates 75th Anniversary of ‘A Tree Grows In Brooklyn’

WILLIAMSBURG – To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Betty Smith’s A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Public Library’s
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Nov
07
Recent Affordable Housing Roundup, Part I

Recent Affordable Housing Roundup, Part I

A luxury development near the East River waterfront in Williamsburg has a handful of affordable units up for grabs (Via
4 min read
Nov
02
Measles Spread To Borough Park, Brooklyn Total 17 Cases

Measles Spread To Borough Park, Brooklyn Total 17 Cases

BOROUGH PARK/WILLIAMSBURG – NYC Department of Health reports that the number of measles cases has risen to 17, up from
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Oct
29
Williamsburg Man Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle

Williamsburg Man Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle

The corner of Lorimer and Montrose, near Sternberg Park, where the crash took place (Screenshot via Google Maps)WILLIAMSBURG – More
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Oct
24
MTA Announces Additional Service Plans (And A Few Cuts) for L Train Shutdown

MTA Announces Additional Service Plans (And A Few Cuts) for L Train Shutdown

The L Train Shutdown will mean no service to Manhattan and fewer L train trips overall—but nearby lines are
2 min read